Having seen hundreds of men and women take this first step, we can safely speculate that this will be one of the best moves of your hobby life. Most participants with Hooked on Driving come away from their first day with us invigorated, somewhat humbled, challenged to improve, and downright giddy. This is fun stuff. That having been said, [more]

RACETRACKS

Check out the Racetrack Venues we hold our HPDE’s on. You can inspect the track, see photos and video explaining the driving line, and then check out the upcoming events that are scheduled to take place there. Also make sure and use the TRIP_PLANNER to get advice on food and make reservations to stay near the track.

TEAM HOD MEMBERSHIP

TEAM HOD provides special programs, discounts, and conveniences to our customers. Joining the TEAM means signing each Driver’s insurance waiver only once a year, a presentable Hard Card for partner discounts, special express lanes at most events getting you on track faster, member Track Cap (optional), and many more benefits. Don't miss out, join TODAY!

CAR REVIEWS

2012 Mustang V6 Coupe

Only with a more mature writer do you really get your money’s worth when it comes to historical perspective. And it is because I actually remember when the original “Pony” car surged on to the American culture in 1964, [more]

2010 Mercedes E550

The E550 sits on the fence between sport sedan and sporty, family luxury import. I give this body style an A+, as it has found a distinct personality that combines elegance, aggressiveness, [more]

2010 Ford Taurus SHO (Super High Output)

The Taurus SHO is a breakthrough platform for many excellent engineering features, and an example of how Ford has come a long way in improving quality of materials, overall quality of construction, use of technology [more]

Porsche Panamera

Overall, you have to say the Porsche design hit at least a triple on the styling. But the car? Home run. Look out BMW 5 and 7, AMG, Audi S models, and even the Maserati. [more]

2009 Nissan 370Z

Dateline 2003: Nissan awakens from the dead and builds anew, bigger, faster Z. This time with a 350 in front of the name, but it’s determined to be a Z after all. Is it perfect? No. Is it exactly what the purists want? [more]

HOOKED ON DRIVING BLOG

Our “Evening with Elliott” (Forbes-Robinson)

I could go on for two pages about Elliott Forbes-Robinson’s career as a professional racer; 3 time Daytona Champion, Trans Am Champion, Baja 1000 Champion, Pikes Peak Hill Climb Champion, ALMS Champion. Enough already! Google him and you’ll find a treasure trove of fun stuff. But what I haven’t... [more]

The Traction Control Conundrum: Digital Systems Creating Analog Inputs – Do We Ever Turn Them Off?

As coaches, we have many dynamics to read when we are introduced to a new driver and climb in the right seat. Certainly knowing their goals and experience
are essential to know. But how does the car they bring affect how we coach? It may be a 1998 Volvo, a Porsche GT3, a Spec Miata, or a... [more]

How To Drive in Snow

As a performance driving school owner I get asked all the time what’s the best way to drive in snow. I have a “secret” technique to share with you: Separation of Controls will help save your life and property when driving in snow!
What is “Separation of Controls?”
We’ve all seen
the phenomena... [more]

Toni Avery of www.girlsdrivefasttoo.com tells of her experience with Hooked On Driving at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca – GREAT Post Toni!

High Performance Professional Driving Schools

Hooked On Driving is a leading provider of performance driving programs, commonly known as an high performance driving experience (HPDE), or high performance driving school (HPDS). These programs are run on Track Days, at regional tracks such as Thunderhill Raceway, Laguna Seca, Reno-Fernley, Pocono, Autobahn Country club, and many others. See below for a complete list of Track day venues. We give drivers of high performance cars and sports cars the opportunity to drive their cars on a race track. During the first sessions a coach will ride in the passenger seat, and teach the driver high performance driving techniques. All new drivers need to participate is a helmet (available rentals), and an inspection to be sure their car is roadworthy. Beginners are given a thorough briefing and are introduced to their coach before they drive their car on the track. The initial "A Group" for beginning HPDE drivers, teaches smoothness, awareness, and driving a proper, safe and efficient line on track. A priority is also placed on learning basic car control skills such as late bssraking, proper shifting and understanding the concept of the apex of a turn. While A group has significant passing restrictions to maintain a conservative pace, the B - Intermediate, C - Advanced, and D - Race-prepped groups have progressively more flexible passing rules and advanced level coaching. There is NEVER any competition — wheel to wheel or timed laps — in our programs. Hooked on Driving HPDE Programs are safe experiences for all, an enjoyable time for every driver — and to assure that our drivers come away with much more confidence in handling their car in an emergency situation. Hooked On Driving customers frequently are heard saying that they've had, "The time of their lives!".